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Michigan West Bass Fest 2015 (in association with the Michigan East Bass Fest) Saturday, May 2, 2015 Orchestra Room North Pointe Christian High School Welcome to the Michigan West Bass Fest, the next generation bass workshop. At the Michigan Bass Fest young bassists will have a unique opportunity to get together with other young […]

The 2015 MASTA Chamber Music Festival was a great success! Twelve string quartets enrolled and met at Eastern Michigan University on February 24th for a day dedicated to chamber music. Thanks to our sponsors Marshall’s Music Company, Baroque Violin Shop, Shar’s Music, and D’ Addario Strings for making the event possible! Thanks also to EMU for […]

Michigan East Bass Fest 2015 (Formally the Troy Bass Workshop) Saturday, April 25, 2015 N101 Alexander Building · Eastern Michigan University At the Michigan Bass Fest young bassists will have a unique opportunity to get together with other young bass players, play ensembles, get instruction from nationally recognized bass teachers and performers, and hear some […]

Dear MASTA members: You may have heard about the reception after the Teacher Orchestra Concert on Friday, January 23rd on the top floor of the Amway tower…but did you know… …it’s a BRING A FRIEND reception! Did you know… …there will be complimentary red/white WINE and CHOCOLATE treats from Donckers* candy makers in Marquette? […]

THE MICHIGAN FEDERATION OF MUSIC CLUBS HIGH SCHOOL STRING AWARD Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass 1st Place $500 2nd Place $250 Sunday, March 22, 2015 Okemos Community Church Okemos, Michigan Application Deadline – March 1, 2015 ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must be in grade 10, 11 or 12 and a resident of Michigan. Application fee of $10, paid to […]

An Interview with Rodney Page December 9, 2014 By: Jonathan Glawe Glawe: Hello Rodney! Thank you for taking the time to chat with me. Over the past several years, I have heard many wonderful things about who you are, and what you bring to your career as a music […]

Orchestra Concert Attire for Females; What to Wear? By Candace Chappell ASTA Student Chapter President at Eastern Michigan University From Livonia, Michigan As a female cellist in my early 20s, I often run into problems when shopping for appropriate concert attire. Sure, there are a lot of places that sell black clothing, but the […]

Thank you for listening to the Legends of String Teaching Podcast! The purpose of this podcast is to interview legendary string teachers who have taught for over 25 years, and can provide young string teachers insight into how the profession has evolved. Guest: Gabe Villasurda http://www.stringskills.com Host: Jonathan Glawe Recorded: Nov. 17, 2013

Jack Budrow accepts MASTA Studio Teacher of the Year Award Jack Budrow, Double Bass Professor at Michigan State University, was elected our 2014 MASTA Studio Teacher of the Year . The award was to be presented at the Michigan Music Conference MASTA luncheon, however Jack was unable to attend due to a playing commitment. The […]